Postdoc for Public Health Liver Team

The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five programs: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.

**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**:
The Public Health Liver Team is looking for a post-doc with expertise in liver health, particularly steatosis liver disease, as well as other metabolic conditions and nutrition.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Conduct robust research with a strong methodology in the field of liver disease;
- Collect and analyse data, including literature searching and data analysis;
- Project management tasks in research projects they are leading;
- Take an active role in on-going and future research projects within the field of liver health including developing research proposals;
- Supervise junior staff supporting the project they lead;
- Lead in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and as conference abstract submissions;
- Develop an understanding of the team strategy in developing new research lines associated with steatosis liver disease;
- Take a proactive role in identifying grant opportunities for liver disease research;
- Lead in the preparation and writing of research proposals;
- Other duties as assigned, which may include attending scientific conferences and meetings and supervising junior staff.

**AUXILIAR TASKS**

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.

**SKILLS**:

- Highly motivated by deadline-driven mindset;
- Has high-quality standards, a keen eye for detail, excellent organisational skills and is good at managing different tasks/projects simultaneously:

- Thrives in a team but can work independently;
- Good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
- Problem resolution
- Critical thinking

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in **People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety**. The post holder will respect, and be accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

**TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Have a Doctoral degree with experience in the field;
- Have expertise in liver health with specific knowledge of steatosis liver disease;
- Have knowledge in care pathways related to metabolic health;
- Have a good track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals;
- Be willing to work in an inter-disciplinary team at a highly collaborative research institute.

**LANGUAGE LEVEL**:

- Proficiency in English and Spanish.

**CONDITIONS**:

- Duration: one year
- Starting date: November 2025
- Contract Type: Part time (60%)
- Salary: Postdoctoral Fellow D (30.055€ gross annual)

**HOW TO APPLY**:
**SELECTION PROCESS**:
The selection process is designed in two phases:
1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation. To assess the person's skills and CV.
2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.

If needed any technical test could be passed. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.
- In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression._
- We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity and inclusion as essential elements in contribution to improving health worldwide._